IT - Test Manager

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd ,
Reading, Berkshire
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IT Test Manager Main Purpose of Role The role exists to assure the quality of the services we offer to our customers, both in terms of introducing new capabilities as well as changes to existing. Key Responsibilities Test Governance and Standards To define and establish the project/programmes test strategy and policies. The role requires the QA & Test planning, providing expertise throughout the entire porfolio.You will be leading the QA & Test delivery for multiple projects, being able to manage priorities and set expectations of senior business owners. A strong sense of quality ownership is essential, making sure that quality is baked in and governed from the start of any change. Plan, Communicate and Coordinate activities among Stakeholders and/or other departments You will be managing our 3rd party partners and internal teams to ensure execution of the relevant tests and review the relevant test exit reports to achieve the quality outcome for the business. Managing senior stakeholder expectations, work across the whole delivery team and business area to build trusted relationships to ensure quality across the portfolio. To engage and influence stakeholders regarding to a risk-based approach whilst ensuring quality. Responsibilities The creation and embedding of an overarching test approach for all designated workstreams. Creation of the project test strategies for the designated projects in the work stream. Ensuring all development / change tasks within the programs meet quality criteria through test planning, test execution, quality assurance and issue tracking To assist in testing during delivery and close to go live as needed for major programmes. This could include writing and executing Test Scripts and assisting with User Acceptance Testing. Compliance & Security To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Experience (technical, managerial, industry) Required Minimum of 5 years related experience in QA & Test Management in software implementation projects both Agile and Waterfall. Demonstrable skills in Supplier Management, Risk & Issue Management, Testing Tools, Dev Ops Methodologies, Dependency Management and management of teams Desired Experience defining and managing Quality Assurance in a Telecommunications or IT Business. Project/programme Management experience. Education level / Qualifications (professional, vocational) Required Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Desired ISTQB or ISEB certification Skills / Knowledge Required Excellent inter-personal skills and abilities in managing stakeholders and matrix teams Effective communication skills with an ability to collaborate and work as a team player Cornerstone Values Operate and uphold Cornerstone’s values of delivering excellence, stronger connections, sharper solutions and inspiring transformations This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89861256

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